closed #183735
Biking & Walking
7th St & Grant St, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA
- Case Date:
- 5/9/2023
There is an UNBELIEVABLE amount of broken glass on the 7th St bike path, it has been unrideable for days
There is an UNBELIEVABLE amount of broken glass on the 7th St bike path, it has been unrideable for days
Right in the middle of the intersection of 7th/Grant is a metal plate that is damaged and dangerous. It is not as big as a sewer manhole or even a water-meter cover. It is about 7" in diameter and appears to have been painted bright blue, but the entire center of the plate is missing, leaving a hole that one could step into and twist an ankle or a small animal could fall in there and not be able to escape. We called the City Streets department about this awhile back and made a verbal report, but nothing has been done about this. That was probably a month ago.
Would like the city to look into repairing this sidewalk. It’s on 400 W. 7th street on the south side of the street (close to the intersection of 7th&Rogers). Much thanks.
There is a large amount of broken glass in the 7th Street bike lane (worse in the westbound direction, but also eastbound) in two spots. One is just east of the 7th / Walnut intersection (clear glass) and the other is between Walnut and College (green glass). I hope they can be cleaned up. Thanks!
“Now Open” feather flags hanging over the sidewalk. Thank you!
The sidewalk in front of Chabad House and Sigma Chi are both really icy.
Overgrown lot at SE corner 7th & Elm.
The street lights are off on 7th from Washington to indiana. The street is very dark.
There needs to be a yellow pedestrian sign on 7 th St where the B-line crosses to remind drivers that is a crossing. I have had a few close calls. You have them on other streets where the B- line crosses.
East 7th is unique in that it is two parallel roads each with its own signage. Stop signs have been installed, removed and reinstalled at various intersections. No where else is there traffic going the opposite direction (west) on both sides of an eastbound vehicular lane. Nor is there another pair of lanes going east with a westbound lane in between them anywhere else in town. The stop signs become more critical due to the additional complexity. Going east the vehicular lanes cannot see their signs. The bike next to me yesterday blew thru every sign while pointing at drivers at the intersections. When the motorized bike, electric scooter etc. keeps going as he did the car driver will instinctively assume the same especially if there isn't a sign visible until the last minute. Delivery trucks, city maintenance vehicles, and trash bins blocking one or the other at times create confusion. Remove the trees and, if a barrier is deemed necessary, plant low bushes.